Need-based aid friendly
Significant share of students receive Pell Grants.
This school45%
National avg32%
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Southern Virginia University
Buena Vista, VA
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$21,280
Out-of-State Tuition
$21,280
Avg On-Campus Living
$9,894
Avg Off-Campus Living
$5,850
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$31,174
Net price (after aid)$22,213
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$18,957
$30k – $48k$19,501
$48k – $75k$20,630
$75k – $110k$23,407
$110k+$27,108
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$50,002
Median debt at graduation$24,224
Est. monthly loan payment$257
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.1×Graduates earn about 2.1× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants45%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans57%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
33%
Freshman Retention
74%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Open-access admissions
Most qualified applicants are admitted.
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$21.3k
Net price
$22.2k
Pell
45%
above avg
Median debt
$24.2k
Earnings (10y)
$50k
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
96%
SAT range
943 - 1253
ACT range
18 - 25
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Buena Vista, VA 24416
Academics
Studying online
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Fields of study
Southern Virginia University reported conferring credentials in 17 different fields to the federal government. See which ones, and at what credential level.
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About Southern Virginia University
Built from CampusPin profile data. Always verify final admissions, cost, financial aid, and program details with the institution before applying. See our data methodology and data dictionary.
- Where is Southern Virginia University located?
- Southern Virginia University is located in Buena Vista, VA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Southern Virginia University?
- Southern Virginia University is a private university based in VA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Southern Virginia University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Southern Virginia University is approximately 96%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Southern Virginia University?
- Southern Virginia University's published in-state tuition is approximately $21,280 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Southern Virginia University?
- Southern Virginia University reports total enrollment of approximately 936 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How much does Southern Virginia University actually cost after financial aid?
- The average net price at Southern Virginia University is approximately $22,213 per year. Net price is the total cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships that never have to be repaid, so it is what students actually paid rather than the published sticker price. What families pay varies with income: students from families earning under $30,000 paid about $18,957 on average, and those from families earning $110,000 or more about $27,108. These are averages for students who received federal aid in a prior cohort, not a quote for any individual family. Run the institution's own Net Price Calculator for a figure specific to you.
- What is the graduation rate at Southern Virginia University?
- Southern Virginia University reports a graduation rate of approximately 33%. This measures the share of a prior entering cohort who completed their degree within the federal tracking window. It reflects who enrolls as much as what the institution does, so it is not on its own a measure of teaching quality, and it is not comparable across institutions serving very different students.
- How much student debt do graduates of Southern Virginia University have?
- Students who borrowed at Southern Virginia University left with a median of approximately $24,224 in federal loans, and about 57% of students took federal loans at all. Both numbers matter: a median describes only the students who borrowed, so it reads very differently at a school where most students borrow than at one where few do. Federal loans only, so private and parent borrowing are not included.
- How much do graduates of Southern Virginia University earn?
- Median earnings approximately ten years after entry are $50,002 for students who received federal financial aid at Southern Virginia University. This reflects the mix of programs the institution offers and the students who enroll, not the effect of attending, and it covers aid recipients rather than all graduates.
- How should I verify final details about Southern Virginia University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Southern Virginia University.
Fields this college awarded credentials in
The 14 largest of 17 fields Southern Virginia University reported, by credentials conferred in 2023-24, using the federal classification of each field. The level is the highest credential actually awarded, which is not always the one a field is best known for.
| Field | Awarded | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | 34 | Bachelor's |
| Psychology, General | 23 | Bachelor's |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 17 | Bachelor's |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 15 | Bachelor's |
| Design and Applied Arts | 10 | Bachelor's |
| Music | 9 | Bachelor's |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 8 | Bachelor's |
| Political Science and Government | 8 | Bachelor's |
| History | 7 | Bachelor's |
| Biology, General | 6 | Bachelor's |
| English Language and Literature, General | 6 | Bachelor's |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 5 | Bachelor's |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 5 | Bachelor's |
| Philosophy | 4 | Bachelor's |
Fields are as classified in the federal IPEDS completions collection, which records credentials already conferred. A field listed here was awarded in the reporting year; it does not confirm the program is currently admitting students, and a field CampusPin has no guide for is still shown under its official federal title. Confirm current offerings with the institution.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024Last verified: June 10, 2026
Facts on this profile of Southern Virginia University are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
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U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
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CampusPin. (2024). Southern Virginia University, college profile. Retrieved from https://campuspin.com/schools/southern-virginia-university
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